Government plans to force 17,000 schools in England to become academies opposed by unions, educators and politicians, including leading Conservative voices
Government plans to force 17,000 schools in England to become academies opposed by unions, educators and politicians, including leading Conservative voices
Commenting on government proposals for all schools to become academies and have longer working days, UNISON General Secretary Dave Prentis said: “Forcing all schools to become academies will do little, if anything, to improve the quality of education. “Many schools want to keep their links with local authorities and not be forced into academy trusts. […]
Statement from UNISON’s FE and sixth form committee
The consultation, which closes on 17 April, is phase one of a two-part process. Commenting as the consultation got under way, UNISON national secretary for […]
Neath Port Talbot set to pay as registration fees for school support staff as UNISON campaign continues
Neath Port Talbot set to pay as registration fees for school support staff as UNISON campaign continues
Caerphilly council’s decision to pay fees comes as a result of an ongoing campaign by UNISON
Caerphilly council’s decision to pay fees comes as a result of an ongoing campaign by UNISON
‘Area-based reviews’ part of restructuring plans for post-16 education prompted by ‘the need to cut public expenditure’
Learning support workers or teaching assistants do all those vital but unheralded jobs in our schools
Learning support workers or teaching assistants do all those vital but unheralded jobs in our schools
Well-trained and committed school business managers are facing increasingly complicated and diverse duties including […]
Members working in further education in England urged to vote Yes to industrial action ballot following 0% ‘pay offer’
Of course many of you will be working over the Christmas break or the new year holiday – and possibly both. Because public service is the core of our ethos: it's what our members do – […]
UNISON members are helping workplaces, their families and communities to warm up for the festive season